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10 footwear styles for making a splash this fall. By Christene Barberich & Piera Gelardi

Necessity is the mother of invention. So, when we received not one, not three, but 12 requests over the last few months for good-looking shoes for guys to wear in the rain (not simply Old shoes they no longer cared about), we gladly rose to the challenge. The first thought to emerge: Guys don't wear galoshes in the city. Have you ever seen one? We haven't. And there's definitely a reason for that. Hence, we knew we had to unearth exceptional styles that used fabric and water-proof treatments in a modern, fashionable way.

The good news is we found plenty of puddle-friendly possibilities—tapered zip-up boots from SWIMS have an almost Dandy refinement; rubberized Chucks from John Varvatos are tailored for the traditionalist who still wants to keep his feet dry; while Common Projects nylon training boots are chic enough to wear on sunny and stormy days alike. Yes, those big scary clouds will continue to roll in, and even if you're making a run for the next awning, we'll make sure you definitely look good doing it.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've seen the recent return of countless '90s trends. Some, we're happy about (see: Kendall Jenner in a denim mini); others we hope will never make an appearance again (ahem, ridiculous JNCOs). The denim jacket is one that has become a classic. Denim jackets never really went read

It's sweltering outside — there's no getting around that. Right now, prepping our wardrobes for cooler temperatures means nothing more than picking which sweater to best shield us from the office AC. But we need to plan for the future, and like it or not, it's time to start thinking about fall. Don't worry — we'll take read